What's happening?
Lease terms are rarely fixed — rent, outgoings, term length, options and make-good obligations can usually be discussed and adjusted before a lease is finalised. Having someone negotiate on your behalf can help balance the commercial relationship with your legal position.
What could it mean for me?
- Unfavourable terms agreed early can be difficult to change later
- Negotiation outcomes can affect your ongoing costs for years
- The other party's starting position is not necessarily their final one
- Some terms may be standard in the market while others are open to discussion
What are my options?
- Identify your priorities before negotiations begin
- Have proposed terms reviewed and countered where appropriate
- Consider the trade-offs between rent, term and other conditions
What happens next?
- Discuss your objectives and any concerns with the proposed lease
- We correspond with the other party's representative to negotiate terms
- Review any revised terms as they are proposed
- Finalise the lease once terms are agreed
How can MGE Lawyers help?
We negotiate lease terms on behalf of landlords and tenants, aiming to reach an outcome that reflects your priorities and reduces the risk of future disputes.